Abstract: A technique for performing sensing operations is provided. The technique includes controlling a plurality of sensors to obtain sensed data, according to one or more commands received from a remote device over a robust communications channel that includes a plurality of communications paths; and returning the sensed data over the robust communications channel to the remote device.

Abstract: A telecommunication device configured to capture an image of a unique identifier or a data representation code is described herein. The unique identifier or data representation code is associated with a subscriber identification module (SIM) for accessing a telecommunication service of a telecommunication service provider. The telecommunication device is further configured to provide the image or data extracted from the image to a remote activation server of the telecommunication service provider and receive, in response, an indication that the telecommunication service has been activated for the SIM.

Abstract: A telecommunication device configured to capture an image of a unique identifier or a data representation code is described herein. The unique identifier or data representation code is associated with a subscriber identification module (SIM) for accessing a telecommunication service of a telecommunication service provider. The telecommunication device is further configured to provide the image or data extracted from the image to a remote activation server of the telecommunication service provider and receive, in response, an indication that the telecommunication service has been activated for the SIM.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus and well intervention methods are described. Tubular member radial expansion apparatus includes a support member having forward and rearward ends; a drive unit and an expansion member disposed on the support member providing force for propelling the expansion member through an expandable tubular and expanding it, the drive unit disposed rearward of the expansion member; front and rear anchors disposed on the support member for engaging the expandable tubular's ID to provide reaction forces to propagate the expansion member through the expandable tubular, the rear anchor positioned behind the drive unit and providing its reaction force after the front anchor has exited the expandable tubular; a casing lock disposed on the support member and positioned between the expansion member and the front anchor, securing the expandable tubular to the support member during running-in-hole (RIH); and a valve attached to the forward end of the expandable tubular.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a method for providing protected swapping of a peripheral component in a computer system. The method comprises determining a position of a first mechanical retention latch wherein the first mechanical retention latch has an open position and a closed position and is configured to communicatively couple to a computer expansion card slot. Provided the first mechanical retention latch is in the open position, the method further includes filtering power management events and preventing the computer system from powering up. Provided the first mechanical retention latch is in the closed position, allowing the computer system to accept power management events.

Abstract: A method of verifying a monitoring and responsive infrastructure of a system is provided and described. The method includes setting a sensor to a simulation mode. Further, a test value is provided to simulate a real value outputted by the sensor. While in the simulation mode, the test value instead of the real value is sent to the monitoring and responsive infrastructure to invoke a response. Moreover, the response to the test value is verified. In an embodiment, the monitoring and responsive infrastructure is compliant with an Intelligent Platform Management Interface specification.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a method for providing protected swapping of a peripheral component in a computer system. The method comprises determining a position of a first mechanical retention latch wherein the first mechanical retention latch has an open position and a closed position and is configured to communicatively couple to a computer expansion card slot. Provided the first mechanical retention latch is in the open position, the method further includes filtering power management events and preventing the computer system from powering up. Provided the first mechanical retention latch is in the closed position, allowing the computer system to accept power management events.

Abstract: A method and a system for testing integrated devices such as chips used on a printed circuit board. The system includes test logic formed on the chip and coupled to bi-directional input/output pads. The system is capable of testing input pads, output pads, and bi-directional pads by coupling an input test signal from one pad of a pair of pads to the output of a second pad of the pair of pads. If the signal read out of the second pad corresponds to the expected value, the pads may be considered properly connected. The chips may be tested at any stage during chip manufacture, including after forming the die on a wafer, after cutting the die from the wafer and after packaging the die to produce the chip, and after attaching the chip to a printed circuit board. The system and method allow for quick and easy testing of pad connectivity during the manufacturing process, while minimizing the number of extra gates and trace lines on the chip.